Speaker Readiness

During a customized Speaker Readiness Skills session, the participant is
prepared to deliver a presentation before a range of audiences making use
of a variety of support materials. In addition, s/he learns the value of
preparing key message points and mapping them into a compelling Story Flow
Narrative that may be communicated in a variety of speaking situations
including formal speeches, small group meetings with Q&A and impromptu
conversations. The Workshop focuses on:

Anticipating the Audience Demand

Creating an Agenda

Mapping the Story and Organizing Speaking Points

Navigating Difficult Questions

Utilizing Support Materials

Various speaker situations - such as a podium presentation before a large group,
TelePrompTer setting or a tabletop presentation before a smaller group - are simulated.
Each scenario is videotaped so that, via playback, extensive feedback enables the
participant to identify strengths and areas of improvement in her/his speaking style.
Special emphasis is placed on customizing the content of the presentation to effectively
communicate with the intended audience, e.g., financial analysts, customers, employees,
etc. In addition, the Workshop focuses on mastering the Q&A process that typically
follows (or is part of) the presentation.

The session may be organized one-on-one or as a Group Communications Workshop.